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BD02 OVO

2002 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,993 mi
Last recorded118,993 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Jaguar S-type76,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 OVO
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 118,993 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 116,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 116,185 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 113,407 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 113,407 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer sill corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 110,902 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 108,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 108,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 105,564 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 103,188 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 100,980 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 99,673 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 99,672 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 97,600 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 95,457 miles

STRONGLY ADVISE check n/s front brake pipe for corrosion under bonnet, not clearly visible

both floor sections joining sills rusty + o/s holed, not prescribed area, repair ASAP

both front inner wheel arches getting rusty

both front tyres wearing very low on edges

both headlight lenses deteriorating, patterns OK

both rear chassis areas rusty

both rear tyres worn to wear markers

brake hoses of braided type

front & rear brake pipes corroding.

o/s rear tie rod outer joint dust boot deteriorating

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Pass 22 Jul 2015 93,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

braided type brake hoses fitted

front and rear brake pipes getting rusty

front tyres wearing low on edges

o/s and n/s rear chassis getting rusty

o/s floor joining sill getting rusty

o/s rear tie rod joint dust cover deteriorating

rear tyres wearing close to wear markers

Pass 30 Jul 2014 90,671 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake hose metal ferrules starting to corrode

brake hoses of braided type

brake pipes starting to corrode

front tyres wearing on edges

o/s rear tie rod outer joint dust boot deteriorating

rear chassis starting to rust

Pass 31 Jul 2013 87,662 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake hose metal ferrules getting rusty, o/s rear worst

brake hoses of braided type

brake pipes starting to corrode

check bonnet safety latch operation

engine oil level topped up 1.5 litres 5w/30

n/s reverse lamp not working

Pass 31 Jul 2012 84,605 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

braided type brake hoses fitted

brake pipes corroding

check condition and operation of bonnet safety latch

engine oil level on minimum

Fail 26 Jul 2012 84,564 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

braided type brake hoses fitted

brake pipes corroding

check condition and operation of bonnet safety latch

engine oil level on minimum

How Reliable is the Jaguar S-type?

Based on 942,176 MOT tests across 62,116 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
4,736
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
62,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,168
Brake pipe excessively corroded 20,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,128
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17,876
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,617
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BD02 OVO is a 2002 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 76,503 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar S-type fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD02 OVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar S-type typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Jaguar S-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BD02 OVO is a 2002 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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